# WOW...that looks beautiful...question...why not shave a bit of the engine mount where the fitting is? nm

Posted by oE (95-7 Two-tone PIMP) on September 15, 2003 at 11:43:59: In Reply to: HEY GUYS!!! Guess what?? >>>>>> posted by The Max on September 15, 2003 at 10:27:56: : We're getting closer dudes! : Unfortunately, we've discovered that Max's heart is deadly even outside his shell... : : Here's what I was talking about with the oil drainback fittings not being in their ideal locations: : : I'm kicking myself over that one, but being for the oil catch can, I'm not too fussed if I have to go without it. It's not as critical as the next one. : : This is for the turbo's oil drainback. Notice how the elbow of the fitting hits the engine mount (sorry for the poor quality snap with the Sony ... I was in a hurry taking shots between different things I had to do in the re-installation process). : What I'm hoping is that in the course of the motor's movements, it will very slightly either nudge the fitting out of harm's way, hammer/flatten it down a little, or otherwise fracture. You can be sure I'll be keeping a VERY close eye on that fitting as time goes by. If need be, off comes the engine/tranny support brackets, crossmember and rip that friggin' sump off and put on another this time getting it 100% spot on. I'm pissed off, but hopeful at the same time. : But the result so far is: : : : Yes, I now have my longest lasting woody to date. Can you blame me? : More to come as I plug in all the wiring and hoses (and break the balls of the engine builder who sent off my lower intake manifold to match the heads). Replys: with ~500hp, he's going to need all the engine mount he can get. Tony--> Matt (93SE) 14:47:31 9/15/2003 (4) What I might do is >>>> The Max (92 J30 Maxima (turbo project nearing completion)) 18:12:58 9/15/2003 (1) it was raining when it happened.. most of that rust was because it got wet after it cracked --> Matt (93SE) 08:24:21 9/16/2003 (0) What did you use to reinforce yours? n/m Pervis Anathema ('91 SE) 15:04:04 9/15/2003 (1) nothing yet. I'm goign to buy another one and have some steel strips welded onto it for more strength. nm Matt (93SE) 15:08:13 9/15/2003 (0)

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: : We're getting closer dudes! : : Unfortunately, we've discovered that Max's heart is deadly even outside his shell... : : <img src=http://www.artstar.com.au/(net)crushed.jpg> : : Here's what I was talking about with the oil drainback fittings not being in their ideal locations: : : <img src=http://www.artstar.com.au/(net)catchdrain.jpg> : : I'm kicking myself over that one, but being for the oil catch can, I'm not too fussed if I have to go without it. It's not as critical as the next one. : : <img src=http://www.artstar.com.au/(net)fuck.jpg> : : This is for the turbo's oil drainback. Notice how the elbow of the fitting hits the engine mount (sorry for the poor quality snap with the Sony ... I was in a hurry taking shots between different things I had to do in the re-installation process). : : What I'm hoping is that in the course of the motor's movements, it will very slightly either nudge the fitting out of harm's way, hammer/flatten it down a little, or otherwise fracture. You can be sure I'll be keeping a VERY close eye on that fitting as time goes by. If need be, off comes the engine/tranny support brackets, crossmember and rip that friggin' sump off and put on another this time getting it 100% spot on. I'm pissed off, but hopeful at the same time. : : But the result so far is: : : <img src=http://www.artstar.com.au/(net)fittedsofar.jpg> : : <img src=http://www.artstar.com.au/(net)fittedsofar2.jpg> : : Yes, I now have my longest lasting woody to date. Can you blame me? : : More to come as I plug in all the wiring and hoses (and break the balls of the engine builder who sent off my lower intake manifold to match the heads).